This garlic mojo is a must and can be used in a wide variety of recipes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour5 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Servings 3cups
Ingredients
2full cups of garliccloves peeled,
1cupavocado oil
1cupolive oil
salt, to taste
1 1/2tspsblack pepper
6chile de arbolcrushed
3serrano peppers, sliced
1 1/2teaspoonsmexican oreganocrushed
1/2cupfresh lime juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In an 8X8 baking dish, add the garlic, oil, salt, pepper, chile de arbol, serrano peppers and oregano. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, add the lime juice and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Using a potato masher, break down the cloves of garlic garlic. Let cool at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Notes
Grilled Mojo Pork Steaks- Yields 6 servingsIngredients3 pounds pork steaks, 3 steaks salt pepper 3/4 cup garlic mojoDirections1. Season the pork with salt and pepper on both sides. Transfer to plastic storage bag or baking dish. Cover with garlic mojo. Marinate for 2 to 4 hours.2. Remove the pork from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking. Prepare grill preheat to medium/high heat, 350 to 400 degrees.3. When ready, grill pork steaks for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until internal temperature reads 145 degrees F. Remove from grill onto plate. Cover with foil and let sit for 5 to 7 minutes. Enjoy as is or chop steaks for tacos!